Definition: A fiefdom is a type of feudal landholding system, often used in medieval Europe. It was a form of land ownership that granted an individual or family a right to own and manage their own private lands within a specific territory known as a fief. Fiefs were typically held by nobles who had been granted the right to use their land for personal purposes, such as agriculture, trade, or military service. In medieval Europe, fiefs often represented a significant form of economic activity since